Random Learning Flashcards
1
Q
What does a Brostrom repair do?
A
Repair of lateral ligaments of the ankle ( ATFL)
- soft tissue anchor in fibula
- assess damaged ligaments ( inversion/eversion)
- vest over pants suturing technique to tendon
2
Q
What is correlated with a “Kinder” foot?
treatment?
A
Medial Arch collapse.
- posterior tendon dysfunction
- accessory os navicularis
- weakness at side of TP attachment.
treatment: PTT must be solidly reattached to the navicular and tears in tendon must be addressed.
3
Q
What is dorsal bossing?
A
This is seen in cavus foot type with pronation!
aka: dorsal exostosis and flagging.